
What’s on Tap for July’s General Membership Meeting …
Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Street, Portland
Wednesday, July 12 – 7:00 pm
Members always Free – Non-members $5.00
Opening Acoustic Set – Howard Wade
Second Electric Set – Gary Burford Trio
Following the Waterfront Blues Festival is…

Journey To Memphis Finals To be Held July 4 At Waterfont Blues Festival
Eleven acts took part in the opening round of the Cascade Blues Association’s 2017 Journey To Memphis competition to determine who will represent us at the International Blues Challenge next January. Over two night at the Vinyl Tap, each act…

What’s on Tap for June’s General Membership Meeting …
Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Street, Portland
Wednesday, June 7 – 7:00 pm
Members Always Free – Non-members $5.00
Opening Acoustic Set – Mojo Holler
Second Electric Set – Rae Gordon Band
The summer months are directly upon us and for…

Opening Round of Journey To Memphis Set for First Weekend In June
The 2017 Journey To Memphis competition to determine who will represent the Cascade Blues Association in Memphis, Tennessee next January begins the first weekend in June. Hosted by The Vinyl Tap, 2099 SE Oak Grove Blvd, the CBA will have eleven…

Opening Round Of The 2017 Journey To Memphis Competition Set For First Weekend In June At The Vinyl Tap
Since 1999, the Cascade Blues Association has sent local acts to represent our organization and region in The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge. Over the years, our competition, the Journey To Memphis, has selected a terrific…

What’s on Tap for April’s General Membership Meeting…
Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Str., Portland
Wednesday, April 5 – 7:00 pm
Members always Free – Non-members $5.00
Opening Set – Louis Creed & One Geezer
Second Set – Cary Fly Band
For our April General Membership Meeting, the Cascade…

Here’s Your Last Chance To Enter The 2017 Journey To Memphis Competition
The Journey To Memphis is the Cascade Blues Association’s regional competition to select the acts that will represent our organization and region in next year’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN, held in early 2018. This…

Rae Gordon & The Backseat Drivers – Women Blues Acts Win Big At International Blues Challenge
The Blues Foundation’s 33rd annual International Blues Challenge (IBC) was held in Memphis over March 31 through February 4, with more than 260 acts from fourteen countries performing on Beale Street before fans and industry personnel representing…

What’s on Tap for March’s General Membership Meeting …
Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Str., Portland
Wednesday, March 1 – 7:00 pm
Members always Free – Non-members $5.00
Opening Acoustic Set – Mark Shark
Second Electric Set – Sister Mercy
If you look at the BluesNotes calendar for March you’ll…

2017 Journey To Memphis Applications Due By April
The Journey To Memphis is the Cascade Blues Association’s regional competition to select the acts that will represent our organization and region in next year’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN, held in early 2018. This…